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Boonton, NJ vs Mountain Lakes

Two popular NJ suburbs of New York City, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
7/10
10/10
Commute to New York City
62 min
63 min
Median home price
$440K
$1.2M
Annual property tax
$10K
$24K
Walk score
55
48
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: Boonton, NJ leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to new york city, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Boonton, NJ

Morris County's lakeside town with Victorian bones — a main street, Boonton Reservoir hiking, and starting prices that make Morris County accessible without moving to a bedroom community.

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Mountain Lakes

One of NJ's most distinctive planned communities. Arts-and-Crafts architecture, 12 lakes woven into the neighborhood, top schools, and a character that genuinely can't be replicated.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Boonton, NJ if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to New York City
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick Mountain Lakes if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Drawn to the community character

Still deciding?

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